postcava
/ˈpoʊstˌkeɪvə/
noun
- The large vein that carries blood from the lower body back to the heart; also called the inferior vena cava.
- The postcava brings deoxygenated blood from the legs and abdomen to the heart.
- A blockage in the postcava can cause swelling in the lower body.
- Doctors examined the postcava using an ultrasound.